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Collecting News

Hasbro’s Episode VII Approach

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Now that we know the official release date for Episode VII in theaters, we know that Hasbro has right around two years before the Episode VII toy line will launch.

That being said, what direction should they take this line?  Should we see simple figures in the $6.00 range, or should Hasbro go all out and make premium figures that will retail around $10.00 a pop?  Or two lines?  Or should they try and meet in the middle with an approach similar to what worked for the Episode III line?

Join in the speculation and share your thoughts in the comments section or in the forums!

Collecting News

Han shot Greedo’s foot off first?

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I haven’t personally had much experience with 6″ scale figure collecting, but seeing what happened to an ankle joint on the new Black Series Greedo to forum member dj121 has me shaking my head.  For $20.00, no figure should be doing this.

Hopefully this is an isolated incident, but it may be worth noting as a tale of caution.  If anyone else experiences this with any of the 6″ scale Black Series, we’d like for you to share your experiences in the forums.

Collecting News

More Finds at Marshalls

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Marshalls stores are now getting in the both the older Republic AV-7 Mobile Cannon and Plo Koon Jedi Starfighter, priced at $14.99 each.  Head on over to the forums and let us know if you have been able to score these as well.

Personal Note:  The cannon was cool; even at full price collectors and parents seemed to purchase them.  The repainted Jedi Starfighter that has been rehashed over and over?  We all know the answer to that and how those things kept the Mandalorian ship from hitting like it was intended.  I would assume that Marshalls stores will sell the cannons fast, but the Plo Koon ship… not so much.  They’ll continue to sit at this discount store just like nearly all Jedi Starfighters have for the past several years and will end up having to be clearanced.

Collecting News, Toyguide Updates

Toyguide Update: Ewok Assault Catapult

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for the ever continuing Vintage Collection. Today, we take a look at the Kmart Exclusive Ewok Assault Catapult.

PROS: Again, Kmart proves to be the retailer of choice when it comes to Original Trilogy merchandise. Not only do we get 2 “new” and unique Ewoks, but an all new catapult as well.

CONS: It really would have been nice to get the dalmatian Ewok (Brethupp) that was originally solicited with this set. Hopefully that version will see the light of day.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.

You can also weigh in with your impressions on the figures we add to our toyguide on facebook and in our forums.

Artwork, Contests/Giveaways, Customizing, Site News

Yakfinities #50 Continues

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The 50th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge has entered its second month, and already we have seen some of the most amazing entries ever in one of our customizing challenges.  We invite all of our readers who have any interest in customizing to join in the fun, and to check out the latest entries!

Reminder:  As in each Yakfinities, customs should be NEW customs, and not older work to be in consideration for prizes.  If anyone posts older work, it should be noted so we are aware.  Thank you!

Collecting News, Sponsor/Affiliate News, Toyguide Updates

Toyguide Update: Evolution of Darth Vader

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The Yakface Toyguide updates resume with our next entry for the 2013 Vader Collection. Today, we take a look at the Evolution of Darth Vader Gift Set*.

PROS: The pros are few but this set does bring together nearly the best sculpts of each figure Hasbro has to offer and makes for a nice gift pack for $30-40. Surprisingly, the main reason to buy this set is for the Vader. Sure, it’s just the Evolution/TVC08 sculpt but the deco on the underlying head sculpt is a marked improvement over the TVC figure as it corrects that weird white stripe on the chin.

CONS: As if the world needed more opportunities to buy an Anakin or Vader figure. Pick this set up if you are one of the few completists out there that absolutely need every repaint or if you are an incurable Anakin devotee.

Head to the toyguide for the full image gallery and to judge for yourself whether this set is worth adding to your collection.

*This set was provided to us courtesy of site sponsor Entertainment Earth.

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